The Detroit Red Wings, for the second time in three games, played well enough to win Thursday and likely left the ice feeling they deserved a better fate. But it doesn’t matter. The Utah Hockey Club scored twice in the third period to snap a tie and prevailed 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena,

Linus Ullmark and a former teammate made things difficult for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings started well and sustained pressure Monday at Canadian Centre Tire, taking on Atlantic Division neighbor and wild card rival Ottawa Senators.

There probably won't be many more difficult losses for the Red Wings this season than the one they endured Monday in Ottawa.

Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher is congratulated by right wing Vladimir Tarasenko after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP